It seems like everywhere you look are delicious foods that have too much sugar, too much fat, or too much of both! But just because you’re diabetic doesn’t mean you have to pass on all the season’s favorite treats. These tips will help you stay healthy.

Eat This, Not That!

Be sugar smart during the holiday season. Try out these easy ingredient replacements in your favorite Thanksgiving recipes:

Instead of...

Try...

White Potatos

Sweet Potatoes or Cauliflower Mash

Pasta

Spaghetti Squash

White Rice

Wild Rice or Riced Cauliflower

Corn

Peas or Leafy Greens

White Rolls

Whole-Grain Rolls

Pay Attention to Labels

You’ve heard this one before, but it always bears repeating. When you’re at the store stocking up for your meal, be sure to look at the labels to find out how much sugar is in a serving. Some amount of sugar will occur naturally but keep an eye out for added sugars by scanning the list of ingredients. The most common added sugars are sugar, honey, and molasses. Others you might miss include agave nectar, cane crystals, corn sweetener, crystalline fructose, dextrose, evaporated cane juice, fructose, high-fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, lactose, maltose, and malt syrup. Avoid foods that have added sugars near the top of the list of ingredients.